Manu Press Conference In Argentina [Archive]

gus

06-30-2005, 04:20 PM

Manu said something like..." I do not want to think about basketball for a month". And a very humble comment " I do not know if I ever will be able to play better than this year".

Gus

Horry For 3!

06-30-2005, 04:26 PM

Manu said something like..." I do not want to think about basketball for a month". And a very humble comment " I do not know if I ever will be able to play better than this year".

Gus
Huh?

Manu will only get better and better.

tlongII

06-30-2005, 04:27 PM

I think he also said something about wanting to get his contract renegotiated.

hendrix

06-30-2005, 04:28 PM

Manu said something like..." I do not want to think about basketball for a month". And a very humble comment " I do not know if I ever will be able to play better than this year".
Gus

Very humble and sincere. I also think is going to be difficult for him to play better than this season.

spurschick

06-30-2005, 04:28 PM

I think he also said something about wanting to get his contract renegotiated.

:rolleyes :stfu

hendrix

06-30-2005, 04:29 PM

I think he also said something about wanting to get his contract renegotiated.

:lol :lol
Your persistence cracks me up.
:lol :lol

TonyMontana

06-30-2005, 04:35 PM

i like dis fuckin guy ginobili. he has balls. you fuck wit him, your fuckin wit da best.

timvp

06-30-2005, 04:38 PM

It'd be hard for him to play better than he did this season. He was pretty much on fire in the playoffs. Shot better than ever and finished better than ever. I don't know how he could play better.

I'm just hoping that he can avoid injuries over the next couple of seasons because with his reckless play, it's hard to imagine him still able to play in the last couple years of his contract.

Marcus Bryant

06-30-2005, 04:39 PM

Scary thought (for the rest of the league): he can get better...

Solid D

06-30-2005, 04:51 PM

If only Ginobili could play as well as Gelabale, the draft pick that got away. :hat

nkdlunch

06-30-2005, 04:53 PM

"I was not expecting to have the stats I obtained this season, especially in the playoffs. It's very hard to improve on them, but I will try to do it". -manu

Nikos

06-30-2005, 04:56 PM

Manu can get a little better with his turnovers. Aside from that? What else can he really do better? He is extremely efficient in his 30mpg and when he is in the game you can guarantee the Spurs are a better team then when he is off (evidenced by his insane +/- in the regular season AND playoffs).

He played exactly the amount of minutes I hoped for in the playoffs 33-34mpg, and actually saw more possesions/shots per minute than in the regular season. Now we know he can play more minutes, increase his possession count, and be more effective come playoff time.

I hope he stays around 30-32mpg (which I am sure he will). As long as he bulks up a little and gets some rest this summer, then I think it would be best keeping him in the low 30's to prolong his career. Then come playoff time he can up his minutes a bit.

Jimcs50

06-30-2005, 04:59 PM

I think he also said something about wanting to get his contract renegotiated.

He also asked to be traded tp Portland if the Spurs do not pay him more money, huh tlong?

:spin

WalterBenitez

06-30-2005, 05:06 PM

My Summary

1 month off (not even watch Bball).
Sept I'll go back to States to work on my body (for being in shape next season).
No idea how to improve my playoffs' number.
TP is a PG very fast, a GP oriented to be scorer (People criticize him ... too much, it is not fair).
I felt we were Champ when it was 40 secs to go.
I'd like to be honored as CO-MVP.

Manu's Agenda

Today: Rest, social issues and National TV at night.
Tomorrow: Meeting with Argentinean President.
Week-end: Basket without borders by FIBA, CABB and NBA.
Later ... dissapeared!!!

timvp

06-30-2005, 05:08 PM

I'm sure the Parker bashing was in full effect in that press conference. I don't know why Argentina hates him so much. Do they have a soccer rivalry with France or something?

:wtf

WalterBenitez

06-30-2005, 05:15 PM

I'm sure the Parker bashing was in full effect in that press conference. I don't know why Argentina hates him so much. Do they have a soccer rivalry with France or something?

:wtf

We don't hate TP :angel

In fact we are exciting about his new CD!!! :smokin

French National Soccer Team!!??? that's another topic :cuss

hendrix

06-30-2005, 06:32 PM

I'm sure the Parker bashing was in full effect in that press conference. I don't know why Argentina hates him so much.

Honestly, I do know a lot of people (including me) who dislike TP's game.
And all I can say is that maybe it's just a "basketball culture" thing.
Maybe we are more used to other type of "bases" (PGs to you). Some local legends were the exact opposite of him (Milanesio guided the national team for 10 years or so and is obviously a reference) and even the current Olympic Gold medalist is Pepe Sanchez, who also plays other game.
I'm just guessing. I can only speak for myself and point the things I dislike about him... it happens that even the local commentators of the finals agreed with me :) And that was on national TV.

Do they have a soccer rivalry with France or something?:wtf

:lol :lol
That was funny....

ALVAREZ6

06-30-2005, 06:48 PM

I think Manu's regular season stats will go up, somewhere near 18 points per game, 4 assists, and 5 rebounds.

DDS4

06-30-2005, 06:57 PM

I think he also said something about wanting to get his contract renegotiated.

http://www.webuypinball.com/whac_a_mole.gif

ObiwanGinobili

06-30-2005, 07:11 PM

I think Manu's reg season game will improve.
I'm also hoping for less turnovers.
Althoguh I love his crazy moves out on the floor - I hate it when what ever he;s trying to create blows up in our faces. Hopefully he;ll keep his energy and creativeness but gain a bit more control.

smeagol

06-30-2005, 09:32 PM

I don't thinks his TOs will go down that much. For every three or four passes people go "How the Fuck did he pull it off?" there is bound to be 1 TO.

He takes risks, but as many people have learned to accept, with Manu, you take the good and the bad because the good far outweighs the bad.

kolko

06-30-2005, 10:05 PM

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/BAI10306302100.jpeg

TwoHandJam

06-30-2005, 10:09 PM

All Manu will have to do to improve on last year is work on his conditioning and stamina. If he puts on a bit more weight and works on his cardio so he can average a few more minutes a game then his stats should improve across the board.

timvp

06-30-2005, 10:17 PM

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/BAI10306302100.jpeg

Manu Ginobili explaining how Robert Horry hit those clutch shots.

SouthernFried

06-30-2005, 11:22 PM

I don't think there was anyone in the league that was in better shape than Manu. He's probably got the best "cardio" system around. Nobody runs more and harder than him...I ain't gotta clue how he could improve, he's getting the most outta his body. He needs more rest, cuz he runs and exerts more effort than anyone else. Not because his cardio needs improvement.

If he bulks up, that will limit his quickness, leaping ability, joint stress...everything. He wont be able to go as long, given the effort he gives...if he increases his mass.

No, Manu is just fine.

Nikos

06-30-2005, 11:25 PM

We aren't talking about him blowing up into a Corey Maggette. But some muscle could definetly help as long as it is quality muscle.

caspian

06-30-2005, 11:26 PM

ducks

06-30-2005, 11:52 PM

CalsonicKansei

06-30-2005, 11:59 PM

The dude is going to get better guaransheed!

Ginofan

07-01-2005, 09:40 AM

more pics from the conference...

http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/BAI102063017_lower.jpg http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/BAI104063017_lower.jpg

austinfan

07-01-2005, 09:53 AM

It was weird watching the video of Manu at his press conference and hear him speaking in another language. (They have it on www.clarin.com--the site of one of the Argentine newspapers.) I'm so used to seeing him speak in English--it was kind of like watching a parallel-universe Manu. :) And Argentine Spanish is so freaking hard to understand--I guess I'm too used to Mexican and Tex-Mex Spanish.

bigzak25

07-01-2005, 10:02 AM

manu has peaked sorry manu lovers
the only thing he can do better is be able to play 35 minutes a game and late in the season back to back games

i find your hate....disturbing. his shot can still get even better. his consistancy has improved tememdously. able to play 35 minutes a game late in the season? like when he avg'd 36 in the conf finals and finals? and i agree that a little more muscle mass would be great for him and would not in fact, limit his mobility, agility, etc. but all that said? if this is his 'peak'? i'll take it. :smokin

MaNuMaNiAc

07-01-2005, 10:05 AM

manu has peaked sorry manu lovers
the only thing he can do better is be able to play 35 minutes a game and late in the season back to back games

but that might be just because he has a problem and his visit to the doctor can take of that
no need to apologize ducks, its not like you know that much about basketball anyway

ObiwanGinobili

07-01-2005, 10:42 AM

http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/BAI102063017_lower.jpg

"Look!.. in... out... in... See?? NO oxygination problems at all!"

Athenea

07-01-2005, 11:00 AM

^^ :lol :lol :lol

boutons

07-01-2005, 11:11 AM

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/BAI10306302100.jpeg
Manu illustrating the size of his and Robert's testiculos.

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danyel

07-01-2005, 11:12 AM

isnt Manu wearing is wedding ring on the wrong hand?

Rick Von Braun

07-01-2005, 11:13 AM

isnt Manu wearing is wedding ring on the wrong hand?
May be not for a left-handed person.

Uncle Donnie

07-01-2005, 11:17 AM

manu has peaked sorry manu lovers
the only thing he can do better is be able to play 35 minutes a game and late in the season back to back games

but that might be just because he has a problem and his visit to the doctor can take of that

Manu improved significantly just over the course of this past season. He's only 27 and has been playing NBA ball for just 3 years. He will continue to improve.

smeagol

07-01-2005, 11:32 AM

manu has peaked sorry manu lovers
the only thing he can do better is be able to play 35 minutes a game and late in the season back to back games

but that might be just because he has a problem and his visit to the doctor can take of that
ducks is pissed off because Manu has overshadowed his boy TP.

boutons

07-01-2005, 11:44 AM

ducks sucks.
After a LOT patience with his shit. I've had him IGNOREd for weeks.

MB has actully been un-IGNOREd and basically behaving himself. :)

EasilyAmused

07-01-2005, 12:10 PM

http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/BAI102063017_lower.jpg

"Look!.. in... out... in... See?? NO oxygination problems at all!"

:lol :lol

WalterBenitez

07-01-2005, 12:18 PM

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/BAI10306302100.jpeg

Hey people as I told you, Karl has a big mouth ... sth like that :lmao

WalterBenitez

07-01-2005, 12:22 PM

isnt Manu wearing is wedding ring on the wrong hand?

Some of us use the ring in our right hand, please dont ask me why ... :oops

herbivore female

07-01-2005, 12:30 PM

some of you starting with two handed jerkoff are ignorant what is muscle going to do for manu/ hes in better shape as anybody but the reason he needs rest is because he plays so hard he played like michael jordan sometimes in the playoffs the only thing he could possibly do without playing perfect games minus the turnovers is improve his consistancy from game to game